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Scranton City Council discussed a proposed firehouse renovation plan. Repairs were needed at Hose 8 on Cameron Avenue and Engine 8 on West Market Street. Council appropriated $14,200 for the repairs in the 1942 bond issue, but $26,000 was still needed.

Lester Davis, building inspection superintendent, said the War Production Board would not approve the construction of new buildings. He said if the repairs were not made to the two firehouses they might have to be closed. Mayor Howard Snowdon said it might be hard to secure building materials for the projects.

Council decided to look into the possibility of applying for an emergency loan to pay for the repairs.

Chamber holds Thanksgiving luncheon; 120 prizes awarded

The home products committee of the Scranton Chamber of Commerce held a Thanksgiving luncheon in the building’s auditorium.

Each of the guests at the luncheon had a chance to win one of the 120 prizes donated by Scranton businesses. Each guest also received a gift package containing Scranton-made products.

At the theater

“Road to Morocco,” starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, at the Strand; “The Forest Ranger,” starring Fred MacMurrary and Susan Hayward, at the Comerford; “Who Done It?” starring Abbott and Costello at the Capitol; and “Flying Tigers,” starring John Wayne, at the West Side.

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